King Charles was in Glasgow today to officially reopen the city's iconic museum The Burrell Collection after a six-year refurbishment.
On his first official engagement in Glasgow as monarch, Charles was presented with an autumnal wreath by local nursery children when he arrived at the Pollok Park venue.
Originally opened by his mother Queen Elizabeth 39 years ago, The Burrell Collection closed in October 2016 to undergo a £68.25 million makeover before it opened again in March 2022.
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His Majesty was taken on a guided tour by Jane Rowlands, senior museums manager at Glasgow Life, and spoke to curators as he toured the exhibits.
He was shown a statue of The Luohan which portrays a Buddhist monk, which both his late mother and grandmother have previously been photographed beside.
Following a viewing of the museum’s collection of stained-glass windows and elaborate tapestries, the King met with volunteers and those involved with the museum’s refurbishment.
He was then invited to unveil a plaque by the chair of Glasgow Life, Annette Christie, who called it a “momentous occasion” for Glasgow.
She added: “Thirty-nine years ago, her late majesty Queen Elizabeth opened the original building.
“Today it is my great honour to invite His Majesty King Charles to unveil the plaque of our official reopening and refurbishment of the Burrell Collection.”
Charles unveiled the plaque which read: “The Burrell Collection opened 13 October 2022 by His Majesty the King.”
The King met with local dignitaries during his visit, including faith leaders, and greeted members of the public before leaving.
His departure was accompanied by music from Notre Dame Academy pupils, the waving of flags and chants of “Charles”.
The Burrell Collection, which was opened by the Queen in 1983, was gifted to the city of Glasgow by Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance in 1944.
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